Five football players from the Jackson area were recognized Wednesday when the Associated Press released its all-state team for Divisions 5 and 6.

Stockbridge kicker Marcus Prigge was named all-state as a punter. The senior averaged 38 yards per punt and had five kicks land inside the opponents’ 20-yard line.

Jackson Lumen Christi had two players receive recognition. Running back Amani Bass, who ran for 994 yards and scored 14 touchdowns, was a special mention. Linebacker A.J. Abrams was named an honorable mention. Abrams totaled 79 tackles with 2.5 sacks and two fumble recoveries, one of which he returned for a touchdown.

Also receiving recognition at linebacker was Michigan Center junior Drew Dowding. Dowding led the Cardinal defense with 108 tackles with two interceptions, four forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and a blocked field goal and was a special mention.